Skooba Design
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology accessories |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Michael Hess |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Carrying cases, laptop bags, electronic accessories |
| Owner | Tom Sperazza, CEO Norazza, Inc. |
Number of employees | 10+ |
| Parent | Norazza, Inc. |
| Website | Skooba Design |
Skooba Design is an American company which designs and manufactures carrying cases and accessories.[1]
Founded in Rochester, New York in 1999 by Michael Hess, the company's products include laptop,[2] iPad/tablet,[3] photo/video bags,[4] and other laptop-compatible luggage.[5][6] It offers its products primarily online.
History
[edit]Hess founded the company in Rochester, New York in 1999 as a subsidiary of Three Point Ventures, LLC.[7] It was founded under the name RoadWired, and changed its name to Skooba Design in August 2007.
In 2014, Skooba was bought by Buffalo, New York manufacturer and distributor, Norazza, Inc.[8] Norazza, Inc.'s acquisition of Skooba allowed for large-scale distribution of the company's products.[8] Norazza, Inc. also bought Skooba's sister company HotDog Yoga in the deal. Skooba products are made in the United States.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "SkoobaDesign.com: Simple, but effective" Internet Retailer. Retrieved 28 October 2013. [failed verification]
- ^ "Camping with your Mac - 2010" ZDNet". Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ "Skooba Design iPad Messenger" Tone Audio. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ "Skooba Announces New Photo/Tablet Bag" Digital Camera Review. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ "Review: Skooba Design Laptop Weekender V.3 laptop duffel" MacWorld. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ "New Gadgets For The Road Warrior" Corporate Travel News. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ "Skooba Design, Inc." Businessweek. Retrieved 27 October 2013. [failed verification]
- ^ a b "Norazza buys Skooba Design bag business". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
- ^ "Born in the USA: Rochester luggage industry growing". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2018-05-01.